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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Driving under the influence and street racing are being looked at as possible causes of a crash Tuesday night on Ming Avenue that seriously injured one man and led to the arrest of another.

The two-car crash happened just before 9 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Ming Avenue between Ashe and Gosford roads.

The alleged drunk driver took out a mailbox and then crashed into a house in the 7200 block of Ming after plowing through another car, according to city fire Capt. Brian May.

The victim driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. The alleged drunk driver was not hurt. He was arrested by Bakersfield police, said May.